Roman Catholic Diocese of Katsina-Ala
| Diocese of Katsina-Ala Dioecesis Katsinensis-Alensis | |
|---|---|
| Location | |
| Country |
 Nigeria |
| Territory | a portion of Benue State |
| Ecclesiastical province | Abuja |
| Metropolitan | Cardinal of Abuja |
| Coordinates | 7°10′0″N 9°17′0″E / 7.16667°N 9.28333°E |
| Statistics | |
| Area | 6,465 km2 (2,496 sq mi) |
| Population - Total - Catholics |
676,000 338,497 (50.1%) |
| Information | |
| Denomination | Roman Catholic |
| Rite | Latin Rite |
| Established | 29 December 2012 |
| Cathedral | Cathedral of St. Gerard Majella, in Katsina-Ala |
| Patron saint | Saint Gerard Majella |
| Secular priests | 32 |
| Current leadership | |
| Pope | Francis |
| Bishop | Most Rev. Peter Iornzuul Adoboh |
| Metropolitan Archbishop | Cardinal Cardinal John Olorunfemi Onaiyekan |
| Map | |
 Katsina-Ala is located in Benue State which is shown in red. | |
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The Roman Catholic Diocese of Katsina-Ala (Latin: Katsinen(sis)- Alen(sis) is a diocese located in the city of Katsina-Ala in the Ecclesiastical province of Abuja in Nigeria. Created on 29 December 2012 when it was split from the Roman Catholic Diocese of Makurdi.
Territory
The Diocese is located in a portion of Benue State.
Chronology of Bishops
- Bishop Peter Iornzuul Adoboh, since 29 December 2012 [2]
History
The diocese was established on 29 December 2012 from the Roman Catholic Diocese of Makurdi.
Sources
Official Announcement of establishment of new diocese by Vatican News
References
External links
Coordinates: 7°10′0″N 9°17′0″E / 7.16667°N 9.28333°E
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